Multi‑agency enforcement effort yields 41 officers, 41 citations and charges
February 27, 2026, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program to conduct a saturation operation in the Clarendon community and surrounding areas.
The operation focused on strengthening compliance with motor vehicle laws and reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities associated with impaired driving. To support the effort, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Forensic Test for Alcohol Branch deployed its BAT (Breath Alcohol Testing) Mobile Unit, equipped with a magistrate’s office, evidential breath-testing instruments, fingerprinting equipment, and full on‑site processing capabilities.
Additional assistance was provided by:
– North Carolina State Highway Patrol Troop B District 5
– Whiteville Police Department
– Jacksonville Police Department
– Lumberton Police Department
– Robeson County Sheriff’s Office
– Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office
A total of 41 officers participated.
Day Report (8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
– DWI – 1
– Seatbelt Violation – 1
– Speeding – 2
– Driving While License Revoked – 1
– No Operator License – 1
– Registration Violations – 6
– Insurance Violations – 2
– Other Violations – 3
Total Citations/Charges: 17
Night Report (9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.)
– DWI – 1
– Seatbelt Violations – 2
– Speeding – 2
– Driving While License Revoked – 3
– No Operator License – 4
– Fugitive Arrests – 3
– Registration Violations – 5sherriff
– Insurance Violations – 4
– Other Violations – 3
Total Citations/Charges: 24
These operations are designed to prevent tragedies, not generate citations. Impaired driving and motor vehicle violations remain leading contributors to serious crashes. Through proactive enforcement and strong interagency cooperation, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to keeping local roadways safe.
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